In this episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare welcomes Dr. Alvaro Ramos, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, White House medical officer, and founder of ALTUVAS Telehealth.

Born in the Philippines and raised in Guam, Dr. Ramos shares his powerful immigrant story — a journey from humble beginnings to serving two U.S. Presidents in the White House Medical Unit and later advising SEAL Team 7. His story is one of service, sacrifice, and steadfast belief in the promise of America.

Together, Alma and Dr. Ramos reflect on what it means to defend liberty beyond the battlefield — in medicine, mentorship, and moral courage. They also discuss the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the cultural urgency of defending the Constitution, and why complacency in prosperity is one of the greatest threats to freedom.

In This Episode:

• Dr. Ramos’s journey with his family from immigrant to elite military medical officer

• Lessons from serving Presidents Trump and Biden — and the meaning of service under pressure

• How faith and gratitude guided him through 20 years of duty

• Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s impact and the next generation’s role in preserving liberty

In the second episode of Restitch America, host Alma Ohene-Opare sits down with January Donovan, founder and CEO of The Woman School, to explore her extraordinary journey from immigrant to educator, mother, and visionary leader.

January shares how her move from the slums in the Philippines to the United States shaped her understanding of identity, resilience, and purpose — and how her personal story inspired a mission to help women reclaim their worth in a culture that often undervalues them.

Together, Alma and January reflect on the deeper meaning of restitching America — through education, community, and faith. They discuss how empowering women to lead whole, integrated lives strengthens families, uplifts communities, and ultimately helps mend the moral and cultural fabric of a divided nation.

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YouTube: @JanuaryDonovan

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Twitter: @JanuaryDonovan_

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Welcome to the season 3 premiere of Restitch America! Join host Alma Ohene-Opare and producer Jenny Johnson as they embark on a journey to mend the fabric of the nation through dialogue and positivity. In this episode, Alma shares personal milestones, such as his first opportunity to vote as a U.S. citizen and the tragic events that have marked recent history, including attempts on former President Trump and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They discuss the importance of civil conversations and highlight their new project, Legal Immigrants for the Restoration of America (LIFTRA), aimed at amplifying the voices of legal immigrants. Learn how you can support and engage with their platform, Willful Positivity, and be inspired to make a positive impact on the community. Don't miss out on their announcement about the Voices of Immigrants documentary project and the exciting plans they have for the season!

In this episode, I will be interviewed by the hosts of the Just Think Podcast on my new book, My American Privilege. The discussion delves into various topics including immigration, crime and the upcoming election. To purchase a copy of my book please visit the following website: ⁠https://americanprivilegebook.com⁠ __________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch America! Facebook- https://facebook.com/restitchamerica X - https://twitter.com/restitchamerica Instagram - https://instagram.com/restitchamerica TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@restitchamerica Patreon - https://patreon.com/restitchamerica Website - https://anchor.fm/restitch-america

In this episode, Alma introduces his new book releasing on February 16th, and gives sneak peeks into the chapters introducing his life in Ghana, and why he wanted to immigrate to the United States of America. He also announces a Gala in Salt Lake City that he will be the keynote speaker for. Listen in as you discover new things about Alma and don't miss out on a chance to meet him in person! Book Website: https://americanprivilegebook.com Excellence Gala Discount Link: Click Here __________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch America! Facebook- https://facebook.com/restitchamerica X - https://twitter.com/restitchamerica Instagram - https://instagram.com/restitchamerica TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@restitchamerica Patreon - https://patreon.com/restitchamerica Website - https://anchor.fm/restitch-america

In this episode, Alma covers the most recent controversy getting attention on the news; the Texas border. We explore Alma's thoughts on immigration, how it affects legal immigrants, and the message it sends to Americans. Alma also gives his take on the situation in Texas regarding Governor Abbott and the strained relationship with the Federal Government. What does it mean to defend oneself if the government responsible doesn't shoulder that responsibility? In closing, we get a glimpse into Alma's new book, focusing in on his journey and reasons in becoming an American citizen. We get a glimpse into the inspirations behind why he wrote it, where to find it, and his messages to each American citizen. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! __________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch America! Facebook- https://facebook.com/restitchamerica Twitter - https://twitter.com/restitchamerica Instagram - https://instagram.com/restitchamerica TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@restitchamerica Patreon - https://patreon.com/restitchamerica Website - https://anchor.fm/restitch-america __________________________________________________________ Chapter Markers 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Alma's Take On Illegal Immigration 04:37 - Incentivizing Law Breaking 10:58 - Legal Immigrants Feeling Like Chumps 20:38 - No Restrictions For Illegal Immigrants 27:28 - Ready To Be A Citizen 30:18 - Alma'a Take On Texas and Abbott 36:37 - The Family Analogy 40:34 - The Inspiration Behind Alma's Book 49:33 - Advice To Immigrants: Raise Your Voices 54:00 - Message To Americans: Use Your Choices and Voices 58:25 - Where to Find Alma's Book 1:00:30 - Closing

In this entertaining episode, we meet Amedeo, a young entrepenuer who immigrated to the United States when he was 23. As Amedeo says, he does a little bit of everything from economics, working in the automotive industry, to real estate investment. Amedeo is active on TikTok and Youtube, making videos in Italian and English, chronically his journey and insights here in America. In today's discussion, we hear Amedeo's perspective of America, and how being in the country has shaped his views on the opportunities for entrepenuership compared to his home country in Italy. We also dive into issues surrounding American's views on opportunity, privileges, and what they can look forward to by putting one foot in front of the other. Amedeo and Alma get deeper into discussion on the immigration process and how refinging it can be more impactful for the country. You don't want to miss this fun episode that offers a sense of responsibility, empowerment, and love for following your dreams. ______________________________________________________ Connect with Amedeo! TikTok: @jashi_project Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCxXwEJcbE2F0hRy_YREDGYw __________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch America! Facebook- https://facebook.com/restitchamerica Twitter - https://twitter.com/restitchamerica Instagram - https://instagram.com/restitchamerica TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@restitchamerica Patreon - https://patreon.com/restitchamerica Website - https://anchor.fm/restitch-america __________________________________________________________ Chapter Markers 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Who Is Amedeo? 04:27 - First Impressions of America 09:53 - Amazon Economy: America's Trend With Consumerism 21:56 - Freedom to Delegate VS Freedom To Learn 26:39 - Refining The Immigration Process 35:21 - American Policy and Execution 49:36 - Amedeo's Message To The Youth 52:19 - Closing _________________________________________________________ Intro Music: Created on Placeit.com, video and music design done by Jennifer Johnson Outro Music: Created through Apple Garageband, track created by Jennifer Johnson.

In this episode, we meet Mackenzie, a new Brazilian/American citizen that’s been living in the United States for the past 8 years. She is a teacher at a charter school, and she’s seen the destruction of American values in our school system and in American society in general. She decided to speak up and was inspired to create her own Tiktok account three months ago where she compares current events and policies in the US with the disastrous results of certain policies adopted in her home country Brazil. Mackenzie is new to TikTok and all other platforms, but she’s growing an organic following of more than 13k and she hopes her voice keeps getting heard. Come listen to her story! ____________________________________________________________ Connect with Mackenzie! TikTok: @commonsensedose X: @mackenziecsd Instagram: @mackenziecsd ______________________________________________________________ Connect with Restitch America! Facebook- https://facebook.com/restitchamerica Twitter - https://twitter.com/restitchamerica Instagram - https://instagram.com/restitchamerica TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@restitchamerica Patreon - https://patreon.com/restitchamerica Website - https://anchor.fm/restitch-america _______________________________________________________________ Chapter Markers 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Inspiration To Use Voice 05:07 - Background In Brazil 14:02 - What Mackenzie Thought of America 18:01 - Seeing Comparisons Between Brazil and America 27:01 - Teach Children Their Roots, Good And Bad 31:26 - Daydreaming Vs Going And Doing 35:35 - Freedom Points: Exercising Freedom You Earned 48.30 - The Danger of Not Asking Questions 54:21 - Closing _____________________________________________________________ Intro Music: Created on Placeit.com, video and music design done by Jennifer Johnson Outro Music: Created through Apple Garageband, track created by Jennifer Johnson.